Ottawa Invests in AI Tools to Help Monitor Crops

Ottawa is investing up to $1.65 million in a Toronto technology company to develop artificial intelligence tools aimed at helping Canadian farmers monitor crop health and forecast yields.

Saskatchewan Crops Beginning to Suffer Amid Rainfall

Crops across Saskatchewan are suffering as ongoing rainfall and excess moisture continue to take a toll on fields, according to the latest provincial crop report on Thursday.

Chicago Close: Corn, Soys Down on Profit Taking Despite Crude Strength

Corn and soybean futures ended lower on Wednesday, despite spillover support from sharp gains in crude oil, while wheat was mainly lower as well.

ICE Close: Canola Rallies with Crude

Canola futures finished sharply higher on Wednesday, supported by a strong rally in outside vegetable oil and energy markets.

CGC Updates Grading Rules for Durum, Wheat, and Lentils

The Canadian Grain Commission is updating grading procedures for durum, wheat and lentils for the 2026-27 crop year, with changes aimed at better aligning Canada’s grain quality assurance system with end-use quality and bu...

Manitoba Crops Advancing, but Excess Moisture Stress Grows

Chicago: Higher Again but More Moderate Gains

Corn, wheat and soybean futures all advanced Tuesday, although gains were more restrained compared to the sharp weather- and demand-driven rally seen a day earlier.

Winter Wheat Harvest Passes Halfway Mark; Spring Wheat Condition Down

The U.S. winter wheat harvest moved past the halfway mark last week, while winter wheat conditions held steady and spring wheat ratings slipped slightly, according to Monday’s USDA crop progress report.

U.S. Corn Condition Unchanged; Soybean Rating Slips

The condition of the U.S. corn crop held steady over the past week, while soybean ratings slipped slightly, even as both crops continued to develop ahead of normal, according to Monday’s USDA crop progress report.

ICE Close: Canola Follows Soy Complex Sharply Higher

Canola futures closed sharply higher on Monday, supported by broad strength across the North American oilseed complex as traders returned from the U.S. Independence Day holiday weekend in a more risk-sensitive mood.

Chicago Close: Strong Gains on Weather Concerns

Corn, wheat, and soybean futures surged higher on Monday amid increasing global weather concerns, as traders returned from the U.S. Independence Day holiday weekend in a buying mood.

World Food Commodity Prices Down Slightly in June

World food commodity prices edged lower in June, as declines in cereals, sugar and dairy products outweighed higher vegetable oil and meat prices, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations said Friday.

ICE Close: Canola Higher with U.S. Markets Closed

Canola futures ended higher Friday in quiet holiday trade, with U.S. grain and oilseed markets closed for the Independence Day holiday.